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Feb 8, 20091

Protect women — CHR

by Joel dela Torre
from People’s Journal

MARKING the United Nations Day for Women and International Peace today, the Commission on Human Rights called on government to improve protection and programs for the rights… Read the rest

Jul 17, 20080

Livestock sector to get P70M in subsidy

Manila Times

TYPHOON-battered regions in the country will benefit from the P70-million piglet subsidy and feed support program for backyard hog growers covered by the Ginintuang Masaganang Ani (GMA) Livestock Program.

Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap said the subsidy program for… Read the rest

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